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» Renie_Burghardt - Langston Hughes-Poet Laureate of Harlem Hi Nichel, I enjoyed the article on this extraordinary person and poet, Langston Hughes! The Weary Blues truly makes the reader experience that black piano player, playing the blues. Gave me goosebumps, just reading it. You have done such a wonderful job with the Black History Event, Nichel. All the articles have not only been great, but a great learning experience, and so inspirational as well. Kudos to you, my friend! Take care. Renie-- posted by Renie_Burghardt » Nichel - Re: Langston Hughes-Poet Laureate of Harlem In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:Hi Renie, Thanks for reading my latest article on Langston Hughes. He is one of my favorites poet and writer of this time. I just love this poem of Hughes masterfully demonstrated the art of writing poetry to move your spirit. I am so happy that you have enjoyed my event. That was my true intent...to have a celebration, remembering, and honoring history. All the best, -- posted by Nichel » Nichel - Re: Langston Hughes In response to message posted by jerrib:Hey Jerri, Thanks for stopping by and reading up on Hughes. I really love this poem, and I'm glad that you do too. Thanks for visiting my event and your kind comments of my presentation. It is really going great and your submission was very much appreciated. All the best, -- posted by Nichel » jerrib - Celebrate Langston Hughes Poetry Day I opened my April 2002 issue of The Writer and there's an Editor's Note that April 2 is Langston Hughes Poetry Day, a national celebration in honor of his birth 100 years ago.She notes millions of folks (Young and old alike) will be part of the world's largest poetry reading group as they gather across the nation to read and discuss Hughes' poetry in "schools, libraries, community centers, churches, hospitals and bookstores..." The event is part of National Poetry Month (April) sponsored by the Academy of American Poets and says you may learn more about Hughes and National Poetry Month at www.poets.org - thought folks would like to know! What an honor! -- posted by jerrib » Nichel - Re: Celebrate Langston Hughes Poetry Day In response to message posted by jerrib:Hi Jerri, That sounds great! Some activities especially in Chicago are having a remembrance of Hughes many literary accomplishments that have already started in January 2002 - since this marks 100th year of his birth. That is one of the reasons why I wanted to really focus on him during February. Hughes was very influential to many people. Thank you for providing this event that is being sponsored by the Academy of American Poets. I too just love his poems. They are filled with such passion and truth of the human soul! All the best, -- posted by Nichel » cleopatrajones50 - Langston Hughes Langston Hughes loved Harlem and he loved black people. It is so apparent in his writings. He wrote with such honesty and force and told it like it was. I can only say that Mr. James Mercer Langston Hughes was the man in his time.-- posted by cleopatrajones50
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